Contra Costa County property record for 56 Muth Dr, Orinda, CA 94563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,420 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.568 acres (24,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $698,000 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $13,538 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 268-052-021-6 |
| Primary APN | 268-052-021-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,420 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,993 sqft |
| Basement Area | 427 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,750 sqft (0.568 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 56 MUTH DR |
|---|---|
| City | ORINDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94563-2819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20/SD-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2472 LOT 268 EX 1/2 MR |
| Legal Subdivision | WARFORD MESA |
| Legal Tract | 2472 |
| Legal Lot Number | 268 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 353002 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 MUTH DR, ORINDA, CA 94563-2819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2002399029 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000208691 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 56 MUTH DR, ORINDA, CA 94563-2819 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 MUTH DR, ORINDA, CA 94563-2806 |
| Document Number | 0000171534 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-171534 |
| Name | THE POLICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAN BRUNO, CA 94066 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 177 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Orinda City |
| Secondary School District | Acalanes Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Orinda Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,031,131 (+2%) Land $470,138 Building $560,993 | |
| 2025 | $13,538.00 (+3.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,010,914 (+4.04%) Land $460,920 Building $549,994 |
| 2023 | $13,107.00 (+3.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $971,661 Land $443,023 Building $528,638 |
| 2022 | $12,665.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Etheric Networks, Unwired.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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